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P614 VTM

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,687 mi
Last recorded69,687 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 VTM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,687 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,402 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 68,362 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,402 miles

body damage

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,587 miles

body damage

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,587 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body damage

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,043 miles

chassis corroding

front inner pads appear low on inspection

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

rev counter gauge broken

Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

chassis corroding

front inner pads appear low on inspection

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

rev counter gauge broken

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,626 miles

NEAR SIDE OFF SIDE OUTER SILLS PATCHED

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,626 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NEAR SIDE OFF SIDE OUTER SILLS PATCHED

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on esges

slight body damage

Fail 22 Aug 2011 58,032 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on esges

slight body damage

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,425 miles

front no plate cracked

front tyre treads getting low

rev counter n/w correctly

Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,424 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate cracked

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,691 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,948 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,955 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 47,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P614 VTM is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P614 VTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P614 VTM registered?

P614 VTM is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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